Foundation-Only Ghost Towns in California

There are 4 foundation-only ghost towns documented in California. Foundation-only sites are where a town once stood and little more — cellar holes, stone footings, and scattered artifacts. They are for history-minded visitors who enjoy reading a landscape.

Notable examples include Leadfield, Llano del Rio, Panamint City, Skidoo. They cluster most densely in Inyo County, Los Angeles County. 1 of these sites is known to be publicly accessible; for the rest, confirm access with landowners or managing agencies first.